Kiddie Academy of Aurora
21950 E QUINCY AVE, AURORA, CO 80015Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 152
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 9 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 9 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
At the time of visit, observed in Room 6 2A to have a broken outlet plate posing as a sharp hazard.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Items Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” Must Be Inaccessible to Children.2.229.C
In the bathroom between rooms 6 and 7, observed broken locks on the plastic pull-out drawers and in the drawers contained wipes and diaper cream stating " Keep out of reach of children," Also, in the same bathroom, two swifter mops were sitting on either side of the sink.
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Cots or Pads Must Be Spaced at Least Two (2) Feet Apart on All Sides During Rest Time. Children Must Have a Safe Area in Which to Rest That Is Easily Supervised, Out of the Path…2.223.D.5.a.1
At the time of the visit, observed in classroom 4 the cots were less than two feet apart.
✓ Corrected at visit
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff to Child Ratios by Ages of Children and Number of Staff- 6 Weeks to 18 Months (infants):1 Staff Member to 5 Infants; 12 Months to 36 Months: 1 Staff Member to 5 Toddlers; 24…2.217.A.14
Confirmed through staff statements that staff had to leave their classrooms out of ratio to use the bathroom.
Mar 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Written Policies and Procedures Must Be Developed, Implemented, and Followed, and Must Include at a Minimum the Following Information: The Procedure, Including Notification Of…2.206.B.10
The program did not follow their own policy of notifying parents of an injury.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products.7.702.61.A.1.b
In the 3B classroom bathroom, observed wipes on a low shelf accessible to children. In the 2.5B classroom, observed an unlocked cabinet with diapers and wipes accessible to children.
Oct 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Time a Child Arrives and Leaves the Center Each Day Must Be Recorded. Staff Members Must Complete Written Attendance Verification Periodically Throughout the Day, Including…7.702.62.A.2
In the 2A classroom, the staff members did not know how many children were in the classroom. It was stated that there were 12 children in the classroom and there were only 11. In the Infant A classroom, it was stated that there were 7 infants and there were only 6 infants.
Aug 29, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Volatile Substances Such as Gasoline, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Oil-based Paints, Firearms, Explosives, and Other Hazardous Items Must Not Be Stored in Any Area of the Building Used For…7.702.91.D
In the 3B, a staff member's personal bag was sitting on the floor of the classroom accessible to children.
- Staff Must Be Awake, Alert, and Actively Supervising All Children.7.702.62.A.3
Confirmed through staff statement that the incident was not observed by the staff members at the time.
Aug 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Diaper Change Areas Must: Have a Place Inaccessible to Children for Storing All Diaper Change Supplies and Disinfecting Solutions and Products.7.702.61.A.1.b
At the time of visit, in Room 7, a low cabinet containing diapering supplies was unlocked making the supplies accessible to children.
✓ Corrected at visit
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